The Back to School Carnival will be our "Kick-off" to Wednesday evening activities. Please invite your neighborhood kids and families for an evening of food, fun and fellowship. Our regular Wednesday evening programming begins on September 13th at 6 pm for a potluck meal. Adult choir, children, youth and young couples' classes will begin at 6:30 pm. Adult bible study will meet from 7- 8 pm.

If you have a student in Jr. or Sr. High you are encouraged to attend the "Parent Meeting" on September 10th @ noon. A light meal will be provided.

Next Sunday is the beginning of the new Sunday School year. Our Adult class options are: 1. Quarterly lessons in the conference room - Bible-in-Life series 2. Right Now Media study in the balcony- Understanding the Wounded Heart 3. Hispanic/English Fellowship/Sermon reflection Class meeting in the Jr High Youth room. Classes for children ages 2-grade 5 and Jr. & Sr. High youth.

Ladies Sewing will begin to meet on a weekly basis beginning on September 13 from 1-4 pm. All are invited to come knot comforters or quilt and of course join in the fellowship!

Women of Excellence Retreat is coming up on September 15-17 at Bay Shore Camp. Register here

It's time to begin thinking about Bible Memory for our students. If you would like to sign up your children to learn verses and go to camp do so at the Welcome Center. Contact the office if you have questions. Thanks!

Ladies Bible study will have its first session on Wednesday, September 13th from 9 - 10:30 am. The new study is The Faithful . If you have interest, please order your book. For questions, please contact the office.

Donations are now being accepted for “Coats for Kids”. New or gently used coats, sizes infant to adult, may be dropped off at local businesses, churches, and schools in the Pigeon and Caseville area through October 1st. Winter hats, gloves, & mittens are also needed. Cash donations are also being accepted. Coats will be available for those in need on the following Saturdays: October 7thh, October 14th, October 21st, & Oct. 28th at St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Caseville, and the St. Francis Borgia Hall in Pigeon from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Monetary Donations may be sent to St. Roch’s Catholic Church, Coats for Kids, 6253 Main St., Caseville, MI 48725.

Checks payable to Knights of Columbus, memo line Coats for Kids.

Breakfast club will begin again as a YFC outreach ministry to students before school on Thursdays. The first meeting is on September 14th. YFC is in need of individuals to provide food for this event each week. If interested, please use this link for this year https://takethemameal.com/CJLJ9754.  You can also reach out to the coordinator of these meals, William Spicer (the new Campus Life Director for Lakers) at 989-214-0077.

Offerings Today:  PR Ministries - You can mail in your donation or our online giving portal in One Church Software is available now. You can also check out how easy it is to text to give. Simply text the word “GIVE” and your amount to (833)428-2181. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Offering this week: PR Ministries

Worship Leader this week: Rich Swartzendruber

Worship Leader next week: Pastor Bill

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Fellowship Greeter next week: Ken & Judy Dietzel

Pastoral Care this week: Brenda Maust

Pastoral Care next week: Diane Wilson

Nursery this week: Rhonda Buehler & Judy Eberly

Nursery next week: Sarah & Mya McIntosh

Prayers for the local church

· Back to School Carnival - outreach event would draw those in our community to attend and get to know us.

· Todos Amigos families feel loved by us and God

· Health Concerns/Situations

· Burt and Linda Keefer

· Kevin Gnagey - mother, Nelda - recovery from a fall; pray for Linda, a lady they met for her health concerns

· Kathy Gnagey - Surgery in October

· Students as they begin a new school year, Lakers arts program

· Ruth Osborne & her mother, Vivian - for peace, truth, and God’s love to surround her

· Marsha McIntosh - Her husband, Bob & her mother, Sherry

· Pat Hurren's friend - Jennifer Davis - recent health concerns

Missions/Organization

· RI - North America - Pray for Butros & Amina as they spend time learning language and engaging their community in deeper conversations. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill them with boldness and courage to speak with and influence community leaders.

US/World

· War in Ukraine/Russia

·  Hurricane Idalia victims

Click the link to see our activities coming up.